1. Which institution launched the digital platform ‘Fast and Secured Transmission of Electronic Records’ (FASTER)?
[A] Reserve Bank of India
[B] Supreme Court of India
[C] Election Commission of India
[D] Central Bureau of Investigation
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Correct Answer: B [Supreme Court of India]
Notes:
The Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana launched digital platform ‘Fast and Secured Transmission of Electronic Records’ (FASTER).
The platform would be used by the court officials to instantly to send e-copies of the orders to intended parties, through a secured electronic communication channel. It covers all types of orders of the court.
2. ‘Sajibu Nongma Panba’ is a traditional festival of which Indian state?
[A] West Bengal
[B] Odisha
[C] Manipur
[D] Assam
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Correct Answer: C [Manipur]
Notes:
‘Sajibu Nongma Panba’ is a traditional festival for the followers of the Sanamahism religion in Manipur, as a Lunar New Year.
The day is mostly observed on the first day of the lunar month of Sajibu. Also known as Meetei Cheiraoba or Sajibu Cheiraoba, the festival is celebrated by the Meitei people, one of the largest ethnic communities in Manipur.
3. Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) Consortium, which was seen in the news recently, is associated with the research of?
[A] Covid-19 Vaccine
[B] Human Genome
[C] Healthcare Robot
[D] Cancer Drug
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Correct Answer: B [Human Genome]
Notes:
Scientists from the Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) Consortium have published the first complete human genome.
Researchers in 2003 released what was then claimed as the complete sequence of the human genome. But about 8% of it had not been fully deciphered. With this, more researches may be undertaken regarding disease-causing mutations.
4. Which city is the host of the ‘Convention on Biological Diversity’ in 2022?
[A] New York
[B] Moscow
[C] Geneva
[D] New Delhi
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Correct Answer: C [Geneva]
Notes:
A draft recommendation on ‘Biodiversity and health’ was released during the Convention on Biological Diversity, held in Geneva.
It will be the key focus area of the post-2020 global biodiversity framework. The convention, a part of the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), was held physically after two years. It involved discussions to address the need and provide guidance for the One Health approach.
5. Which is the first Indian city to get processed Steel Slag Road?
[A] Varanasi
[B] Surat
[C] Patna
[D] Gandhi Nagar
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Correct Answer: B [Surat]
Notes:
Gujarat’s Surat has become the first city in the country to get a processed steel slag (industrial waste) road.
It has been built as part of a joint-venture project by the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR), Central Road Research Institute (CRRI), Union Ministry of Steel, NITI Aayog, and Arcelor-Mitttal-Nippon Steel. The slag is generated from a steel furnace in the form of molten flux material as an impurity.
6. Which state passed a bill seeking to regulate stray cattle in urban areas of the state?
[A] Bihar
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Gujarat
[D] Odisha
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Correct Answer: C [Gujarat]
Notes:
The Gujarat government’s Bill which seeks to regulate stray cattle in urban areas of the state was passed by majority in the Assembly.
The Gujarat Cattle Control (Keeping and Moving) in Urban Areas Bill, 2022 mentions the threat stray cattle pose to those riding two-wheelers. The new Bill, when it becomes a law, will be applicable in Gujarat’s eight major cities – Ahmedabad, Vadodara, Surat, Rajkot, Gandhinagar, Jamnagar, Bhavnagar and Junagadh.
7. Which city is the host of Khelo India University Games 2021 (KIUG 2021)?
[A] Chennai
[B] Bengaluru
[C] Hyderabad
[D] Dehradun
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Correct Answer: B [Bengaluru]
Notes:
Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports Anurag Thakur launched the logo, jersey, mascot and anthem of the Khelo India University Games 2021 (KIUG 2021).
The mascot is an elephant named as ‘Veera’. The event to be held in Bengaluru, postponed due to the ongoing Covid crisis last year, will be the second edition of KIUG. It includes Yogasana and Mallakhamb for the first time.
8. Which is the largest private sector bank of India by assets, as of 2022?
[A] ICICI Bank
[B] HDFC Bank
[C] Axis Bank
[D] Kotak Mahindra Bank
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Correct Answer: B [HDFC Bank]
Notes:
HDFC Bank and HDFC Limited recently announced the merger of the two entities. HDFC Bank, India’s largest private sector bank by assets, has a market cap of Rs 8.35 trillion.
HDFC Limited, India’s largest housing finance company with Assets Under Management (AUM) worth Rs 5.26 trillion and a market cap of Rs 4.44 trillion will merge with HDFC Bank. The subsidiary or associates of HDFC Limited will also be transferred to HDFC Bank, after regulatory approvals.
9. ‘Neu’ is the name of a super-application of which Indian Conglomerate?
[A] Reliance Jio
[B] Amazon
[C] ITC Limited
[D] Tata Group
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Correct Answer: D [Tata Group]
Notes:
Tata Neu is the super app of India’s leading conglomerate Tata Group, to bring together all of its digital services and apps on a single platform.
Various digital services of the Tata Group from AirAsia India, Air India, Taj Group, BigBasket, 1mg, Croma and Westside will be possible through Tata Neu app.
10. ‘Chamundi Hills’, which was seen in the news, is a popular tourist destination of which state?
[A] Andhra Pradesh
[B] Karnataka
[C] Kerala
[D] Tamil Nadu
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Correct Answer: B [Karnataka]
Notes:
‘Chamundi Hills’ is a popular tourist destination of Karnataka. A new Ropeway project to Chamundi Hills was announced in the State budget for 2022-23 by Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.
However, experts and public oppose the proposed ropeway project to Chamundi Hills as they see several environmental risks in the project.